Best time to visit Tama, IA

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Tama runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
26.8°F
Low
9.4°F
Precip
0.98 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 16m

February Cold
High
31.5°F
Low
13.2°F
Precip
1.01 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 22m

March Cool
High
45.1°F
Low
24.6°F
Precip
1.79 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
59.2°F
Low
35.7°F
Precip
3.51 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 9m

May Good
High
70.3°F
Low
48.0°F
Precip
4.80 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 23m

June Wet
High
79.7°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
5.60 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 15h 0m

July Good
High
83.0°F
Low
61.9°F
Precip
4.05 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

August Good
High
81.1°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
3.99 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 42m

September Excellent
High
75.1°F
Low
50.8°F
Precip
3.48 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 16m

October Good
High
62.0°F
Low
38.9°F
Precip
2.82 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 50m

November Cool
High
46.0°F
Low
26.6°F
Precip
2.02 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

December Cold
High
32.6°F
Low
15.8°F
Precip
1.20 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 57m

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